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In the Eyes of One Shark, Age is Nothing to Fear
In the freezing waters of the Arctic a toothed leviathan – the Greenland shark -...
August 2016
Personal Perspectives
Shark Girl: Changing Shark Fear to Fascination
As far back as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by sharks. My father...
June 2014
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The Cultural Icescapes of the Arctic
Sea ice is typically viewed as the domain of physical and natural scientists, the...
March 2014
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Reef Sharks Repelled by People
Reef sharks rarely get any love. These sharks, comprising several species, loiter...
April 2012
Personal Perspectives
On Biodiversity: Understanding its Meaning and Importance
The ocean is home to a phenomenal diversity of marine organisms. They have evolved...
August 2011
The State of Sharks, 40 Years After Jaws
by Nancy Knowlton and Wendy Benchley This year marks the 40th anniversary...
October 2017
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Shark Finning: Sharks Turned Prey
Sharks have been feared hunters ever since people first observed them swimming in...
August 2013
The Sant Ocean Hall: Life at the Poles Exhibit
Most of you know that the Earth’s poles are cold. But did you know that there are...
September 2011
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5 Reasons to Revere, Not Fear, the Shark
Over the years, sharks have gotten a bad rap as bloodthirsty man-eaters. We...
September 2011
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NOAA Teacher at Sea Ruth Meadows
In 2009, Ruth Meadows, a science teacher from Opelika Middle School in Opelika, AL...
March 2010
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Smithsonian Research Stations
Smithsonian scientists and their colleagues are investigating important questions...
November 2009
Expedition to the Line Islands
Remotely located in the central Pacific Ocean, south of Hawaii, the Line Islands...
November 2009